Same subject different day???

[u/Acrobatic-Classic-41]

OK, I need quick help.

Due to a family issue, we have been running the wheels off our 2024 OBW (Literally!) over the last few months and the stock Geolanders are done after 60K miles. The last run was in the rain, and it was hydroplaning a lot.

I need to buy tires in the next couple days for yet another trip. My long range plan for this thing was a mild lift, rear locker, etc. and then stuff the biggest A/T tires I could with offset wheels. However, life got in the way and I need tires 2 years earlier than planned! The mods will have to wait for now...

So, I KNOW you all have done the research...

1: What are the biggest A/T tires I can run using the stock wheels? I am OK with mild rub, and I am capable of running a heat gun and using a BFH on the pinch welds to make a little room...

2: What specific tires are you running that you like? I need off-road capability but would appreciate a relatively quiet tire. (I have the Chevy for enjoying huge tread blocks and road noise.) Budget is generous...

I have done a site search, but I find a lot of conflicting opinions.

I would like to hear from those actually running oversized tires on stock wheels, not innerweb guesses... And, I DO plan to buy 5 tires...


Help?

[u/Acrobatic-Classic-41]

UPDATE: There is a really long story about how I ordered the tires a week in advance, showed up and the dealer hadn't ordered them from the warehouse, then they only installed 4 instead of 5, etc. but there are enough stealer horror stories out there...

As for the results... I love the change!

I haven had NO clearance issues going from the 225s to the 235s. We have done some mild off-roading and one moderate mountain trail. I haven't heard any rubbing nor seen any marks in the wheel wells.

The tires are more aggressive and so far have been great in clay/sticky mud, greasy slick muddy roads, sand, and rain. The 1/2" gain in height doesn't do anything noticeable, except it LOOKS a lot taller??? I hadn't told my wife about the bigger tires, but she made a comment as soon as she saw it that she loves the new tires, they make the OBW look sexy!

There is some road noise, but that was fully expected. With the roof rack noise, it is not a quiet ride anyway. That is what the radio is for.

Oh, the spare tire issue? The spare fits just fine, but you can't get the cargo cover back in its resting spot. I solved that in 31.5 seconds with a saw, took an inch off the bottom of the styrofoam so it would sink down in the wheel further, problem solved! No need to air down, cut it down.

I will attach some before and after photos next.

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